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getcricketnews|07-03-2024
Emma Raducanu will look to get back to winning ways when she takes on Spain's Rebeka Masarova in the first round of the Indian Wells Open.
Her tournament in the Californian desert begins with a first-round clash against World No 96 Masarova, who knocked out fellow Brit Heather Watson in qualifying to reach the first-round proper.
Here's everything you need to know.
When is Emma Raducanu v Rebeka Masarova?
Emma Raducanu v Rebeka Masarova is scheduled to take place on Court 2 on Thursday 7 March at the Indian Wells Open in California. It is expected to get underway at around 7pm GMT.
The winner of Raducanu v Masarova will take on Ukrainian World No 31 Dayana Yastremska, who received a bye into the second round.
How can I watch it?
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Odds
Emma Raducanu: 8/15
Rebeka Masarova: 7/5
Prediction
Back at Indian Wells after her impressive run last year, Raducanu should fancy her chances of getting back to her best against her Spanish opponent who has just one tournament win in 2024 outside of qualifying matches. Raducanu to win in straight sets.